Reading Is Fundamental

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Reading Is Fundamental
RIF Read-In Day date, time
Club / Chapter
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RIFs Mission

• Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.(RIF), founded in
  1966, works to build a literate nation by helping
  young people discover the joy of reading. RIF
• Shows children that reading is fun.
• Provides free books for children to choose and
  keep .
• Helps communities get involved with childrens
  and family literacy.

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RIF Facts

• The oldest and largest childrens and family
  nonprofit literacy organization in the U.S.
• Operates through a national, grassroots network
  of volunteers.
• Highest priority is to serve the nations
  underserved children and families.
• Develops and delivers literacy programs and
  campaigns that motivate youth to read regularly.

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RIF Read-In Day

• A locally organized, literacy initiative that
  raises awareness for the promotion of reading.
• Members take a 20-minute break on the RIF Read-In
  Day to read aloud to a classroom or one-on-one
  with a student.
• The goal is to make reading a priority for kids
  and adults in the community.

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When Is the RIF Read-In Day?

• Provide exact date and time

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Why Should I Get Involved?

• Volunteer participation is the key to the success
  of the RIF Read-In Day and your contribution is
  vital in promoting reading.
• Opportunity for members to actively engage
  children in the local community by volunteering
  as guest readers at a local school or daycare
  center.
• You can show kids and the community that your
  club or chapter supports literacy.
• Its fun!

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How Do I Get Involved?

• Tell your team leader that youre interested in
  participating.
• Sign up and work with the team leader to
  determine how you will participate (i.e. help
  organize the event or serve as a volunteer guest
  reader, etc.)

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What Can I Do?

• Help organize and publicize the RIF Read-In Day.
• Recruit more participants.
• Volunteer to guest read with children at a local
  school or other child-centered facility.

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Where Can I Get More Information?

• Visit www.rif.org/readin
• Contact team leader info

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